The Hidden Art of Islam

The Hidden Art of Islam 2012 Released

Directed by Faris Kermani

Documentary · 57 min

 

The Hidden Art of Islam 2012 Released

Directed by Faris Kermani

Documentary · 57 min

 

Explore the tradition of figurative art at the heart of Islam with host Rageh Omaar. Muslim belief and tradition specifies that there should be no depictions of God or the Prophet Muhammad. In religious contexts, this constraint on what artists can depict extends to human figures and other living creatures as well. These prohibitions have inspired a rich visual culture based on calligraphy, Arabesque floral designs, and geometry, all of... see more

Explore the tradition of figurative art at the heart of Islam with host Rageh Omaar. Muslim belief and tradition specifies that there should be no depictions of God or the Prophet Muhammad. In religious contexts, this constraint on what artists can depict extends to human figures and other living creatures as well. These prohibitions have inspired a rich visual culture based on calligraphy, Arabesque floral designs, and geometry, all of... see more
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Mar 15, 2012
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EN
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English
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